Banigawan - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Banigawan is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Banigvaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banigawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banigawan is 132769. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.78 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Banigawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banigawan

According to the 2011 Census, Banigawan village had a total population of 2,424 people, including 1,281 males and 1,143 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.39%, with male literacy at 77.55% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,133.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banigawan

Banigawan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banigawan

Banigawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Banigawan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Banigawan is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banigawan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banigawan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banigawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banigawan village are given below:

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